In the first match of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1 on the road. The center of the midfield, Chivan Dibny, scored a goal and delivered an assist. The 32-year-old Belgian international suffered a serious injury at the beginning of the season and was out of action for five months until January this year. Despite playing only 363 minutes since his return, he has contributed 8 goals, including 2 goals and 6 assists, undoubtedly the indispensable soul of the "Blue Moon" team.
According to OPTA, the Premier League is tied at the top of the table with four players who have contributed eight goals in all competitions since 2024. Of those four players, Manchester City and Liverpool have two each. Chivan Dibny has scored two goals and six assists, while Liverpool's Phil Cotton has contributed six goals and two assists, striker Diego Zuda has five goals and three assists, and Davin Nunes has dished out four goals and four assists. This perseverance is all the more remarkable considering that Kiyun Dibny suffered a five-month-long injury at the start of the season, and he has quickly found his form since his comeback.
